The supremacy of the seas, or facts, views, statements, and opinions relating to the American & British steamers between the United States and Liverpool. From American and British sources. With the memorial of the proprietors of the New York and Liverpool line of American steamers
Washington: printed by Gideon and Co., 1851. First edition, 8vo, pp. 24; removed from binding, wrappers wanting; very good. The author (1802-1878) was a shipping magnate who started regular packet service between New York City and Veracruz, became involved in the cotton trade between New Orleans and New York, and..... More